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Miss Elizabeth Armitage vowed to despise the young Duke of Belcraven’s heir, the dashing Lucien de Vaux, when forced into an arranged marriage. However, their encounter at the schoolhouse reignites their forbidden passion. Lucien, a master of seduction, is determined to win Beth's submission, challenging her and her sharp-witted nature. Their journey from hatred to attraction is as compelling as it is bittersweet.
First publish date: 1992
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Jo Beverley
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